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noun • the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700) | ||||
| 30% | 9 | To retreat to a rural retreat from city life | ||
verb • live in the country and lead a rustic life • send to the country • suspend temporarily from college or university, in England • give (stone) a rustic look • lend a rustic character to | ||||
| 30% | 9 | Retreat or retreat order | ||
noun • a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness • (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action | ||||
Poet Gasping Retreat
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DRYDEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DRYDEN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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